Apple as a non-confirmation? It started in the middle of February: Transports failed to keep advancing with the Industrials. At the time, the failure was blamed on higher fuel prices. That was the first non-confirmation that got bears going.

As Coinstar prepares to blow the doors off of the most recent quarter and the rest of the year, investors’ intuition might lead you to think Netflix’s April 23 earnings report will stink more than the last several.

With employees hogging the Internet networks at work with heavy video and audio files unrelated to their jobs, more companies like Procter & Gamble are shutting off streaming sites or limiting access. USA Today reports.

Stocks clawed back from their worst levels but still ended in negative territory Tuesday following the latest Fed meeting minutes that showed policymakers toned down the likelihood for further quantitative easing.

Gamestop is shaping up to be one of the really great battleground stocks of this year. The big question is whether Zynga and the rapidly changing world of gaming are doing to GameStop what Netflix did to Blockbuster.

Given Apple’s stellar start to 2012, investors may be comfortable going all in on the tech giant. Concentrated exposure, however, can create headaches. In the event of an Apple slip-up, these exchange-traded funds can help nervous investors defend themselves against future rocky conditions.

After a long hiatus, “Mad Men’s” fifth season premieres Sunday, with plot details under tighter security than a Facebook IPO. The hit show is part of Lions Gate's diversified strategy, including "repeatable" movie franchises, its CEO told CNBC Wednesday.